Arrhichion (also spelled Arrhachion, Arrichion or Arrachion) of Phigalia (Greek: Αρριχίων ο Φιγαλεύς) (died 564 BC) was a champion pankratiast in the ancient Olympic Games. He died while successfully defending his championship in the pankration at the 54th Olympiad (564 BC).

One of the most dramatic incidents in ancient sports history involves Arrichion (or Arrachion) the pankratiast. Competing for his third Olympic crown in 564 BCE, Arrichion found himself the …

2023年7月9日 · Arrhichion was an ancient Greek pankratiast celebrated for his extraordinary victory in the 54th Olympiad. Known for his skill and unwavering determination, Arrhichion achieved legendary status by refusing to submit even in the face of death. He was undoubtedly the most revered of all pankratiasts in ancient Greece.

2020年8月25日 · Arrhichion was one of the most famous of all pankratiasts. He was a three-time champion in the Olympic games, having won the event in 572 BC, 568 BC and 564 BC. His final victory was also his last game, because he died in the ring.

Perhaps the most bizarre Olympic story of all, however, is that of Arrichion of Phigalia, who once won an Olympic wreath despite being dead when he defeated his opponent.

2021年11月29日 · Arrhichion was a three-time Olympic Games pankration champion, winning the titles in 572BC, 568BC, and in 564BC. According to the story, in his last match, Arrhichion’s opponent was choking him out; applying pressure in order to try and get Arrhichion to acknowledge defeat.

Arrhichion (also spelled Arrhachion, Arrichion or Arrachion) of Phigalia (Greek: Αρριχίων ο Φιγαλεύς) (died 564 BC) was a champion pankratiast in the ancient Olympic Games. He died while successfully defending his championship in the pankration at the 54th Olympiad (564 BC).

2021年4月22日 · Arrhichion (also spelled Arrhachion, Arrichion, or Arrachion) of Phigalia was the champion of the Pankration. He took the top prize at the 52nd and 53rd Olympiads in 572 BC and 568 BC. His technique was to use a combination of boxing and wrestling, sprinkled with a generous assortment of kicks, chokeholds, and joint locks.

The grandfather of modern Mixed Martial Arts, known as Pankration, was created over 2,500 years ago. Until the late 19th century, Pankration was actually an Olympic sport...

Arrhichion (également orthographié Arrhachion, Arrichion ou Arrachion) de Phigalia (grec moderne : Αρριχίων ο Φιγαλεύς ; mort en 564 av. J.-C.) était un champion de pancrace aux anciens Jeux olympiques. Arrhichion a été décrit comme « …